Director, Physical Planning at the Bauchi State University, Gadau

Bauchi State University, Gadau is a state-owned university located in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its main campus is in Gadau, with other campuses in Misau and Bauchi. The vision of Bauchi State University is to become a center of excellence in scholarship in as many academic disciplines as may be needed in response to intellectual and other development needed of the people of Bauchi State in particular and nation at large.

Pursuant to the provisions of the University Law (2010), and in the exercise of its powers contained therein, the Governing Council is hereby initiating the process of filling the existing vacancy. Accordingly, applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director, Physical Planning

Location: Gadau, Bauchi
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: CONTISS 15

The Position

• The Director, Physical Planning must be a person of high integrity who demonstrates transparency in public and private life as well as command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
• He/she must also be receptive to new ideas and willing to translate them in to new projects in line with the phased physical development plans of the University.

Functions

• The Director, Physical Planning inter alia heads the Directorate, coordinates, supervises and maintains the physical development and project of the University in such a way as to ensure quality and standard.
• He shall not compromise the laid down rules and regulations in the execution of University projects.
• In discharging these duties, the Director is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications

• Good honors Degree (not below second class lower) in any of the Engineering disciplines (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical) Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Building from a recognize University.
• Membership Registration of COREN, CORBON, QSRBN, or any other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Minimum of Fifteen (15) years cognate experience, at least two (2) of which shall be in a position of Deputy Director in a university or its equivalent in the Academic cadre.
• Should have a good knowledge in any Engineering and Environmental Designs, computer packages (Civil cad, Architecture cad. Prota structure, Pevit, Matlab etc)
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field is an advantage.

Important Points To Note:

• Appointment for the post of Director of Physical Planning is for a period of four (4) years single term.
• The candidate must not be more than sixty one (61) years at the time of assumption of duty.
• The candidate must have NYSC certificate or exemption certificate or certificate of exclusion where applicable.
• The candidate must be well grounded in public procurement process and project management.
• The term and conditions as provided by the Conditions of Service of Bauchi State University apply.

Terms and Condition of Service
Salary, allowances and conditions of service are as obtained in other universities and as may be determined from time by the Government / Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Credentials. The CV should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Date and Place of Birth.
• Marital Status / Number of children with ages (if any)
• Nationally.
• State of Origin and local Government Area.
• Functional email address.
• Functional Phone Number.
• Present Portal Address.
• Institutions attended with Dates.
• Academic Qualifications with Dates.
• Professional Qualifications with Dates.
• Work experience with date and Institutions.
• Extracurricular activities / Hobbies.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of which must be Chief Executive / Head of the applicant's present employer.

Applications are to be forwarded through a registered courier company in a sealed envelope marked "Post of Director of Physical Planning" on the top left corner, to reach:
The Registrar,
Bauchi State University, Gadau,
P.M.B. 065,
Bauchi State.

Note

• The referees should be contacted by the applicant to forward to the above signed, a confidential report on them, in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner, "Post of Director of Physical Planning: Referee's Report"
• Candidate must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence where applicable) and bring the original copies of credentials if invited for interview.
• Candidates are enjoined to strictly adhere to all instructions.